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What does Stored Energy tell you?
Stored Energy is the first reading – identified by the “J” symbol. Stored Energy is the amount
of energy (Joules) available - the actual output energy depends on the fence load and the
efficiency of the Energizer. When your fence is in good condition the Energizer uses only a
small volume of energy per pulse – minimum Stored Energy is 13 Joules in New Zealand,
Australia and South Africa – 7 Joules in Europe. As your fence becomes more heavily loaded
Adaptive Control delivers more energy in each pulse – e.g. MX5000 up to 48 Joules. Figure 1
illustrates the Stored Energy reading.
Stored Energy is therefore a measure of fence condition. If the MX5000 increases to 40 Joules
or greater (equally the MX2500 increases to 20 Joules or greater or the MX1600 increases to
14 Joules or greater) then the fence is in poor condition and close to overloading your
Energizer’s capacity. Fence maintenance is required.
If additional fence is connected, the level of Stored Energy will indicate whether the
Energizer is able to cope with the extra load or you need to upgrade to a larger Energizer.
What does Output Voltage tell you?
Stored Energy Waiting for the
Measurement next Pulse
FIGURE 1: Stored Energy Reading
Output Voltage is the second reading – identified by the lightning bolt symbol ( ). Output
Voltage is the voltage leaving your Energizer. Under heavy fence load Output Voltage will
normally be higher than Fence Voltage. Figure 2 illustrates the Output Voltage reading, in
kilovolts (kV).
FIGURE 2: Output Voltage Reading
Your SmartPower Energizer features a low Output voltage Alarm (OA). If Output Voltage
drops below 3kV (factory default setting) and the Energizer is unable to re-establish 3kV, even
at maximum Stored Energy, then the Output Alarm is activated. The Output Alarm can be
either turned OFF, or set at 2kV, 3kV or 4kV – consult your Gallagher Dealer or National
Distributor if you wish to change the default setting. The symbol ‘A’ is displayed (Figure 2)
when the Output Alarm is set.
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Waiting for the
next Pulse